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Special Educators Resource Room Jennifer DeBrosse
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Special Educators Resource Room with Jennifer DeBrosse is the podcast for busy special education teachers. If you’re brand new to the world of special education or if you’re an experienced teacher, this podcast will provide time-saving solutions for any busy special educator.I’m on a mission to help you get your time back! Get ready to move things off your special educator plate without feeling like you have to live at school. I’m your host, Jennifer DeBrosse. I’m dual-certified, have been in education for over 25 years, and spent time in both the inclusion classroom and the resource room setting. I was also a special education instructional coach and mentor to hard-working educators just like you. Tune in each week for quick action-packed episodes. They will be short, sweet, and to the point because I know how busy you are. Let’s connect! You can find more special education support at:Positively Learning Blog (PS - while you’re there, be sure to grab the free Special Educators Cheat Sheets!)
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15. Paraprofessional Appreciation Ideas (free and almost free!)
Let's shower our paraprofessionals with appreciation on their special day AND all year long! It's quick and easy with these simple teacher appreciation gift ideas.
All of the ideas you'll learn in this podcast episode use a set of FREE printable sticky notes. Grab your own set here:
Free Paraprofessional Appreciation Download
Special education teachers, why wait for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day?
Anytime is the perfect time to show our appreciation to instructional assistants!
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
Join the Facebook group
I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning -
14. Can Chat GPT Help Special Educators Save Time?
Saving time is always on special educators' minds, but is Chat GPT - or any AI tool - the right approach? I'm weighing in on this 🔥 topic!
In this episode, I'll be sharing 10 time-saving tips that Chat GPT suggested for special education teachers and then I'll be adding my own personal opinion about these tips!
Spoiler Alert: some are great and some are not for me!
Be sure to download my newest freebie:
AI Prompts for Special Educators - Click Here!
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
Join the Facebook group
I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning -
13. How to Use Checklists for Data Collection
Data Collection is... a lot. I promise I'm not adding MORE to your plate, but instead sharing some ideas for using basic skills checklists as part of your regular data tracking. Learn how these checklists can help move things along even faster as you're able to gain a more holistic approach.
Special Educators - be sure to listen to the end for a major time-saving BONUS tip!
Read more about how to incorporate basic skills checklists into your regular data tracking routine here:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-education-basic-skills-checklists/
Looking for done-for-you checklists? Check these out (PS: they are editable!):
42 Basic Skills Checklists
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
Join the Facebook group
I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning -
12. How to Choose the Right Task Boxes for Your Students
Special Educators, task box overwhelm is real! If the idea of choosing the right tasks to meet your students' need is keeping you from getting started, these tips are for you
These quick action tips will help you align tasks with your students' IEP goals and objectives, plus leave room for building independence. Try out 1, 2, or all the tips this week in your classroom!
Looking for low prep tasks? Check out the Task Box Dollar Club and get instant access to a growing library of tasks:
Task Box Dollar Club:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/task-boxes-for-special-educators/
Read all about choosing the right task boxes for students on your caseload:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/how-to-choose-task-boxes-for-students/
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
Join the Facebook group
I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning -
11. Common Classroom Accommodations
As a special educator, have you ever had to explain why an accommodation is important (and must be followed)? This podcast episode will give you ideas!
We'll walk through the four categories of accommodations, plus dive into five common accommodations.
Looking for more details?
Check out the show notes:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/classroom-accommodations-for-elementary/
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
Join the Facebook group
I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning -
10. IEP Snapshots: Do You REALLY Need to Use Them?
IEP Snapshots - a.k.a.: IEP at a Glance. Are they a need or a want? In this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room, I'll be sharing all the reasons to provide an IEP snapshot AND some considerations on when NOT to use them!
Check out the show notes - there's examples of an IEP at a glance snapshot, details on what to include, and a link to a how-to video to create one today!
https://positivelylearningblog.com/i-e-p-snapshot-template/
https://youtu.be/uaPYq09IKTs
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
Join the Facebook group
I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning
Customer Reviews
Such Great Info
Quickly and easy to implement! I have a new para starting on Monday and will definitely be pulling this together this weekend! Thanks for the tips!
Jess @Thriving_in_third_31
I love the podcast and how insightful it is for all teachers. I like how the strategies are practical, but very meaningful.
Amazing resource
Easy to listen to and well organized content that includes podcast show note links
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